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KN05 TVW

2005 Fiat Idea

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,781 mi
Last recorded110,781 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Idea52,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 TVW
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres Inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 107,911 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 102,680 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the sidewall, in the tread and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak coming from gearbox area

Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the sidewall, in the tread and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak coming from gearbox area

Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front flexible exhaust corroded and signs of deteriation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Oil leak gear box ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre signs of perishing ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Rear exhaust deteriation

Fail 9 Nov 2017 98,998 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front flexible exhaust corroded and signs of deteriation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Oil leak gear box ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre signs of perishing ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Rear exhaust deteriation

Pass 5 Nov 2016 95,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,014 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 92,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,578 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

Pass 19 May 2014 88,390 miles

Advise gearbox mount starting to split.

Advise rear exaust box second layer corroded.

Advise very slight coolant leak from lower radiator.

Pass 3 May 2013 75,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 66,994 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 66,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 58,663 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 46,166 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 34,832 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,574 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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KN05 TVW is a 2005 Fiat Idea in Blue with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 52,023 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 TVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN05 TVW is a 2005 Fiat Idea, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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